ITC Institutes Investigation (337-TA-1258) In Certain Smart Thermostat Systems - Intellectual Property
On March 30, 2021, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Smart Thermostat Systems, Smart HVAC Systems, Smart HVAC Control Systems, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-1258). By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 26, 2021 complaint filed by EcoFactor, Inc. of Palo Alto, California ("EcoFactor") alleging a violation of Section 337 by ecobee Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, ecobee, Inc. of Toronto, Canada, Google LLC of Mountain View, California, Carrier Global Corporation of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Emerson Electric Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, Hon...